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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 578.65 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 578.65 and 270.08 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 578.65 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/578.65 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 578.65 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 156,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,278.22/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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